Cast Boolits - Special Projectshttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/
Projects that you have made, have done, or are doing. The things that you have poured your heart into and that may help or be of interest to others.enThu, 24 May 2018 18:49:40 GMTvBulletin60http://castboolits.gunloads.com/images/misc/rss.pngCast Boolits - Special Projectshttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/
custom rubber grips makerhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?361018-custom-rubber-grips-maker&goto=newpost
Thu, 17 May 2018 10:55:00 GMTDoes anyone know where I can get grips made. I have 2 Freedom Arms 454 Casull's. Both have Pychmayr. I'm looking for some with finger groves like the Hogue or Pychmayr Diamond. Looking into a set that close to the FA frame that I can "make" to fit.
]]>Special Projectsevoevilhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?361018-custom-rubber-grips-makerHome built Tang Sight?http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360683-Home-built-Tang-Sight&goto=newpost
Fri, 11 May 2018 17:06:04 GMTI am toying with the idea of building a mid-range tang sight for my last Single Shot rifle project, right now it just uses a barrel sight that is an exact copy of the T/C Hawken ML sight except I made it with a dovetail mount base instead of using screws like the T/C factory version does. Not...I am toying with the idea of building a mid-range tang sight for my last Single Shot rifle project, right now it just uses a barrel sight that is an exact copy of the T/C Hawken ML sight except I made it with a dovetail mount base instead of using screws like the T/C factory version does. Not having anything to copy from or drawings of any kind is leaving me with a lot of guess work, I have searched for drawings or prints but so far I have turned up little. Any ideas on where drawings or even a good description of dimensions, etc might be found?
]]>Special Projectsoldredhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360683-Home-built-Tang-Sightoff grid projects.. 12Vdc, 20in fan.http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360515-off-grid-projects-12Vdc-20in-fan&goto=newpost
Tue, 08 May 2018 06:46:17 GMThttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6bjEOg426I
this is my latest toy that i put together out of parts i got from scrap dealer. might have 2$ in the entire fan.. not sure what motor this is, all i know it was in a scrap motor bin and has a worm gear cut on the shaft. i had to make an adapter so i...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6bjEOg426I

this is my latest toy that i put together out of parts i got from scrap dealer. might have 2$ in the entire fan.. not sure what motor this is, all i know it was in a scrap motor bin and has a worm gear cut on the shaft. i had to make an adapter so i could put the blade on it.

but it works pretty well as ya can see. the video doesn't show the power too good, but you can feel the air at over 12ft away no problem. should be great for trade day at the park or selling things at a flea market in the hot weather. also will work on my battery backup that i use to run the house when the power goes out. being it only draws around 16.44Watts/1.37A off the battery it should last a good long while. draws a lot less than the puny 12Vdc fans that i have seen for upwards of 150$. the last 12Vdc 20in fan i seen drew 73Watts, or around 6A-7A off the batteries. too dang inefficient if you ask me. a good example of go back and redesign the power greedy POS.

the batteries in the box are two Duracell AGM 20Ah Deep Cycle batteries that i got for scrap price, paid around 5$ each. im going to hook both of them together as a portable battery for 40Ah. should give me a good 29-30 hours of run time off the two batteries.. should last long enough for a full weekend at trade day or a few days at a flea market if i only run it 8 hours each time.
]]>Special ProjectsMauser 98Khttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360515-off-grid-projects-12Vdc-20in-fanAmmunition pouch and slide 50 Cal.http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360375-Ammunition-pouch-and-slide-50-Cal&goto=newpost
Sat, 05 May 2018 23:02:52 GMTSince I got the Swedish Rolling blocks I've been looking for a ammo carrier for the cartridges. The slide will work as is, but the pouch I got was not the standard size, I got the magnum since I am going to make a wooden insert with the proper size holes drilled into it for the selected caliber. I have a number of calibers to use this for, some long and some short. 45-70 to 9.3x74R. I thought I would pass this along to anyone who has just got one of the 12,7x44R rolling blocks. These are from Hunter company, the pouch is as I said the magnum size as I wanted to use the same pouch for different calibers, there is a standard size also for those who are only going to use it for one length of brass. The slide is for the S&W 500 revolver brass, it also is from Hunter, and it seems to work just fine. Here are there images.

]]>Special ProjectsMOAhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360375-Ammunition-pouch-and-slide-50-Callightweight pistol bulletshttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360361-lightweight-pistol-bullets&goto=newpost
Sat, 05 May 2018 18:33:18 GMTHas anybody tried making lightweight copper bullets for pistols?
Liberty makes a 9mm 50 grain that has a 2000 fps muzzle velocity.
I was wondering if you could make a truncated cone HP or other design from a copper rod that could get down to that weight. Or is there another material that would...Has anybody tried making lightweight copper bullets for pistols?
Liberty makes a 9mm 50 grain that has a 2000 fps muzzle velocity.
I was wondering if you could make a truncated cone HP or other design from a copper rod that could get down to that weight. Or is there another material that would work such as a soft aluminum?
]]>Special Projectsfarmerjimhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360361-lightweight-pistol-bulletsBore pigs and baco bore wipeshttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360240-Bore-pigs-and-baco-bore-wipes&goto=newpost
Thu, 03 May 2018 23:44:32 GMTI did a modification on my home made bore pigs a couple of years ago and recently did the same to the BACO bore wipes. I imagine someone has already though of it years ago, but I haven't seen anything posted so here it is: I cut a length of Delrin rod of the appropriate size, drill and tap for a 8x32 threaded brass screw, punch a hole in the dry patch that is placed between the rod and the pig or wipe. I have a handy handle on the end to pick it up and I don't have to grab a drying patch to put behind it. Just use a plastic ctg box to hold them upright and keep the patch dry. The "0" ring is removed prior to use. It keeps the patch folded up initially.

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]]>Special ProjectsLynC2http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360240-Bore-pigs-and-baco-bore-wipesReloading steel case 7.62x39mm with standard primers.http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360184-Reloading-steel-case-7-62x39mm-with-standard-primers&goto=newpost
Thu, 03 May 2018 00:03:42 GMTthis is a little something i did just recently for a "what if" and "why the hell not" reasons. it is also nice to know that i can if i had to reload the steel berdan primed cases. this was done for some berdan brass cased .308 that i had laying around but figured id test it out on some steel cased 7.62x39mm.

the first thing to be done is to remove the old primer cup..
the easiest way i know of to remove a berdan primer cup is by filling the case with water and using a rod that will just slip in and whacking the rod with a hammer. this pops the primer cup right out of the case with little to no effort and you can reuse the primer cups for a later project.

the second thing to do is to remove the dimple.
you may or may not need to do this depending on if you just want to remove the anvil from a fresh primer and use the dimple instead.. i removed the dimple in my cases as it makes it easier to just use a standard decapper tool and also i would have to modify the pocket swage tool i made to clear the dimple. this might be a waste of time in reality as you can usually only get about 2 or 3 reloads out of the steel cases to begin with. probably would just be easier to just add in a small clearance hole in the swage tool to clear the dimple and then just remove the anvil out of the fresh primer and use the berdan anvil/dimple.

the 3rd thing if you removed the dimple is to drill the center flash hole in the primer pocket.
the best way i have found to get the correct size of the hole is to find a boxer case and find a bit that will just fit the center hole in the boxer case. it may also be a good idea to made a drill guide to keep the bit centered in the primer pocket. the way i did it was to drill from the inside of the case as the dimple can aid in keeping the bit centered also.

the fourth thing that needs to be done b4 you can go any further is to make the pocket swaging tool itself..
i made mine out of an old grade-8 bolt and heat treated it. the swage tool slides into the primer pocket and a small ring will press metal around the swage tool till it measures .210 and this will allow use of standard primers..

the fifth thing to do is to swage to primer pocket smaller..

measurement of pocket b4 swaging..

and measurement of pocket after swaging.

if all went well then you can now just seat a regular primer in the case.

and then you can put in the powder and the bullet and you then have a finished round that can send lead down range.

and that is pretty much all there is to reloading the steel case or other berdan 7.62x39mm.

do keep in mind that some cases will have a lot larger primer pockets. this method works ok for the .215 primer pockets but will not work for the very large pockets..

this is a demonstration of the knives that i help make. this video was intended for all the box of rocks people who got snotty and said "the price is too high" and who said "i can go down to Walmart and buy a knife like that for $15-$20". no. no, you cannot. I'll personally put this knife up against any China made Walmart knife any day of the week, and i guarantee that it will best that over priced Case knife...

this is me mutilating an aluminum can and the knife still being sharp enough to be able to shave paper with it... do that with that China made Walmart knife and let me know how that goes.. you would be lucky if the edge on most commercial knifes held up to cardboard. i have seen commercial knives get dull just from rattling around in the scabbard. not these. these are several lifetime knives if taken care of.
]]>Special ProjectsMauser 98Khttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360087-Hand-Forged-Knife-Durability-TestCast 6mm bulletshttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360064-Cast-6mm-bullets&goto=newpost
Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:51:14 GMTSo, tried to cast 6mm bullets from a modified Lee 9mm mold. Drilled in between the 9mm holes with a 15/64 bit. Moved the sprue cutter. Didn't do a very good job, but, done well it might work.

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]]>Special ProjectsLeeroy151http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?360064-Cast-6mm-bulletsSwedish RB 12.7x44 to 50-70http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?359986-Swedish-RB-12-7x44-to-50-70&goto=newpost
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 20:54:22 GMTI have 2 Swedish mod 67 in 12.7x44 on their way. I may or may not be able to shoot them as is with a little case work.
If not can I run a 50-70 reamer in and convert them to 50-70?I have 2 Swedish mod 67 in 12.7x44 on their way. I may or may not be able to shoot them as is with a little case work.
If not can I run a 50-70 reamer in and convert them to 50-70?
]]>Special ProjectsWolferhttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?359986-Swedish-RB-12-7x44-to-50-70Tang Vernier Sight for Stevens Favoritehttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?359974-Tang-Vernier-Sight-for-Stevens-Favorite&goto=newpost
Sun, 29 Apr 2018 15:39:13 GMTI love these little Stevens Favorites, a lot of folks don't care for them (yes they have their clear design weaknesses - the swinging block design does NOT hold up to much) but I love the style these have. I've always been a fan of the 19th Century designs (especially single shots and levers) and to me, these Favorites just sort of sum it up. Stevens certainly made some higher end rifles and the Favorite is NOT one of those, but I like the style.

This one is in .32 RF and I converted it to centerfire (32 Colt). Yes I know you can reload RF (the best thread on the topic on the 'net is on this forum) and I still reload RF for a revolver I have, but I've been doing this long enough that I personally wanted a CF for this favorite. Only my 0.02.

After figuring out how to make .32 Long Colt brass (following this thread:http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...p-W-Long-cases) I could tell it has some potential for accuracy (I believe the jump for the .32 SC brass in a Long chamber is too far and accuracy suffers, the difference is significant).

Most Stevens Favorites tangs I've seen come drilled for a tang sight. Finding an original is tough and not worth the money. Yes you can certainly modify a current aftermarket one, but most I see just don't fit the looks to me. "Disproportionate" comes to mind. That's only my opinion. Well who am I kidding? I just wanted to make one. I don't need a better reason than that.

I made a very basic tang sight for a Crackshot 16 that I reblued and repaired, but that one was really basic. Good first run, but I wanted to make a fancier vernier style.

With all that said, I built my "Mark II" vernier sight:
Here are all the basic parts roughed out after about a month of evenings here and there (my time is pretty limited); the base is drilled for the fixture I was using for milling here, not for the tang. I use a rotary table on my mill to shape the round for base and for the bottom of the staff:
Here they are again with a little more refinement and you can see the spring and ball detent I'm using to lock the positions:
Just machining the eyepiece, a few steps earlier. I really enjoy making these things. I'm using a #55 drill (0.052") which seems to give a nice clear view. The forward is drilled to a larger size, I found that if I just had it 0.052" the entire length, the view was fuzzy. The diameter of the eyepiece is 1.25" I believe
Finished eyepiece upside down:
An idea of the finished product, again with the base not cut/shaped/drilled for the tang yet.
Starting to rust blue, and you can see the final shape of the base. Note that I did elect to "distrain" the finish a bit which turned out OK in the end, but I think I should have just browned it to match the patina (I just think a "new" looking finish would not look good on a "brown" rifle. My opinion only):

And here she is on the old girl:
And with the sight in the "store" position:

I designed the sight for this rifle, with the lowest adjustment being inline with the top of the receiver; and when it folds down the elevation knob clears the cheekpiece.

I was really hoping to go out and try out some loads this weekend, unfortunately I just don't have time. I "should" have a chance this week and I'll post some results. I've been keeping track of different loads with the stock rear sight (which doesn't like to stay up) and as I've said this rifle has a CLEAR preference for .32 LONG Colt over Short Colt, so... I can't wait to see what I can do and how this sight compares to the factory sight.

Hope someone finds this interesting, shows you what the hobbyist can do as well without CNC capability or super expensive machinery. A lot could CERTAINLY be done with a file and saw and some ingenuity, if you are so inclined. But the little lathe and mill really speed it up.
]]>Special ProjectsNorthCoastBigBorehttp://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?359974-Tang-Vernier-Sight-for-Stevens-Favoritebullet jacket deburring rig.http://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?359842-bullet-jacket-deburring-rig&goto=newpost
Fri, 27 Apr 2018 00:08:15 GMTthis is a rig i put together to deburr and make my jackets all the same after trimming them. i was never really happy with the pinch trimmer leaving a real sharp edge that usually does strange **** when swaging the bullet so i made this system to go in a standard case trimmer.. it is used to only...this is a rig i put together to deburr and make my jackets all the same after trimming them. i was never really happy with the pinch trimmer leaving a real sharp edge that usually does strange **** when swaging the bullet so i made this system to go in a standard case trimmer.. it is used to only clean up the jacket after trimming. it is not for trimming the jackets as this leaves a gnarly burr that you have to remove b4 you can use the thing.. but the adjuster goes inside the chuck and is used to fine tune the deburring depth.